Academic Research

The Leadership Trajectory

Who are the leaders? The role of politics in public service leadership.

Followership

Leading change and renewal – the ultimate aspiration for public service

Lessons in Leadership

The problem leadership addresses

Leadership processes

Managers and elected politicians

Target audience

Those who work in the public services and wish to achieve credible and dynamic leadership.

Managerial leaders who wish to be successful in the public services.

Those taking on the responsibility of leadership in the public services.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand:

Various theoretical perspectives on leadership.

The tensions that can arise between the bureaucratic, administration-driven traditions of public services and the leadership and management styles required within new and emerging operating environments.

The relationship between political leadership and organizational leadership.

Different approaches adopted by public service leaders around the globe, including generalizable attributes of success and failure.

Which existing theories of leadership are appropriate for a new public management context or whether new models or paradigms may be required to move forward.